Holderness coast and Medmurry Flashcards
1
Q
How much did Medmerry Managed Retreat cost
A
£28 million
2
Q
Medmerry management cost annually
A
£300,000
3
Q
Medmerry Managed retreat positives
A
-Save £124 Million in property
-New habitats (salt marshes)
-Grazing for cattle ( better meat)
- No management
-More tourism (more natural beauty)
4
Q
Medmerry Managed retreat negatives?
A
-High cost
-Lost land/ locals distraught
-Locals want money to paid on roads e.c.t
5
Q
Bridlington management
A
4.7km sea wall
6
Q
Withernsea management
A
Groynes + sea wall to widen the beach
7
Q
Mappleton management and their effect
A
Groynes
-Successful but increased erosion at Cowdon
